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By DEIRDRE MASTANDREA
April 21, 2026
JEFFERSON, NJ - Jefferson Township Intermediate School students spent this week preparing for their production of Annie Jr. Performances will be on April 24 at 7 PM and April 25 at 2 PM. The cast will also be performing for the Township senior citizens on April 23.The show is directed by Alyssa ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – It was a clean sweep at the polls Tuesday for the three incumbents on the New Brunswick Board of Education.Ashley Caldwell (569 votes), Maria Alvarez (546) and Patricia Varela (529) have captured three three-year seats on the board, according to results published by the Middlesex ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — A volunteer-organized May Day concert is scheduled for Friday, May 1, in Franklin Township as part of a broader day of action tied to International Workers’ Day.The event, titled “May Day Concert in Solidarity with International Workers!”, will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8 ...
NEWARK - The “Moving Newark Schools Forward” candidates – a slate historically backed by the local Democratic politicians – have swept the Board of Education election again, according to unofficial tallies from the Essex County Clerk’s Office posted Tuesday night. Nine candidates ran for the four ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Mayor Caseen Gaines announced a special proclamation at Tuesday's City Council Meeting.The administration recognized April as Autism Acceptance Month, which is observed to raise awareness about autism, honor individuals' strengths and promote inclusivity.“Autism is a vibrant ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Most of us walk around Jersey City and take our urban surroundings for granted.Sure, you might notice unsightly cracks in the sidewalks or mangy sewage drains in passing, but Jersey City resident and contemporary watercolor artist Ekaterina Zaznova’s eyes capture the true texture, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — On a day when Dom Massaro set a new school record for base hits in a career, teammate Aiden McCarthy stole his thunder.Or, perhaps, it was the other way around.McCarthy pitched a no-hitter and Massaro went 3-for-4 with a run scored to reach 127 career hits as they led South ...
COLONIA, NJ – Colonia scored three runs in the first inning and went on to a 5-2 softball victory over Spotswood on Tuesday.Mariella Spina hit a home run and went 2-for-3 with three runs batted in for Colonia (5-7), which scored a run in the bottom of the third to take a 4-2 lead.Anabel Shubick ...
Private mortgage insurance, or PMI, is an added cost on a conventional loan when a buyer puts less than 20% down on a conventional loan. Because it increases the monthly payment without protecting the buyer, many buyers want to know whether they can avoid it, reduce it, or remove it later.Key ...
EDISON, NJ – Woodbridge erased a two-run deficit after three innings to pull away late for a 10-3 softball victory over Edison on Tuesday.Aubrey Petrucelli-Dunn went 3-for-4 with a double and three runs batted in for Woodbridge (9-2), which scored three runs in the sixth inning and five more runs ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — Residents are invited to step back in time with an evening of traditional American music as Squirrel Stew takes the stage for a free community concert on Tuesday, April 28.Set for 6 p.m. at the Long Branch Senior Center, the event—hosted by the City of Long Branch—promises a ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A Boca Raton grandmother is facing charges of robbery by sudden snatching and criminal mischief after an altercation at Mizner Park involving her grandson, who accidentally hit a golf ball that struck a girl in the head.According to a Boca Raton police report, a family was dining ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The parents of a 6-year-old girl killed in a 2024 car crash caused by a man fleeing police are suing the City of Coral Springs for wrongful death, alleging that one of its police officers, by pursuing the driver, “created or substantially contributed to a foreseeable zone of ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Sophomore outside hitter Scott Simonfay led the way with five kills, two blocks, eight digs and a service ace in Chatham's 2-0 boys volleyball win vs. Montville on Tuesday.Sophomore setter Nico Mannino contributed 15 assists, along with two kills, a block and three digs for Chatham ...
NEPTUNE, NJ – Keyport scored a run in the top of the seventh to break a tie and went on to a 4-3 baseball victory over Neptune on Monday.Jacob Pinto hit a solo home run for undefeated Keyport (8-0) and Casey McCarthy hit a triple and drove in a run.Winning pitcher Paxton Douglass allowed three hits ...
HAZLET, NJ – Dylan Hernandez pitched a six-inning one-hitter to lift Raritan to a 10-0 baseball victory over Freehold Borough on Monday.Hernandez struck out four batters and walked one in his 73-pitch effort.Will Meehan went 3-for-4 with a triple and four runs batted in. Tyler Benedict was 2-for-3 ...
Renss LensBRUNSWICK – The resolution granting approval came with 27 conditions the Paramount Building Group must abide by if they want to construct the 18-lot subdivision at the northeast corner of Creek Road and Spring Avenue. Of those, the developer had strong objections to seven. They included ...
HOLMDEL, NJ – Holmdel established a five-run lead after two innings and went on to a 7-3 softball victory over Raritan on Monday.Molly Debias and Emma Vanario each collected two hits and each drove in two runs for the Hornets (8-0), who scored three runs in the second inning to take a 5-0 ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – With spring in full swing, the Monmouth County Park System is inviting residents to get outside, explore nature, and connect with local history through a variety of engaging programs and events for all ages.Kicking things off is Rockin’ the Trails, a countywide scavenger hunt ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — A public hearing later this month will give residents the opportunity to weigh in on a proposed regional waste facility on the city’s West Side.Van Keuren LLC has applied to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) for a permit to build a transfer station and ...
BAYONNE, NJ — For the second time in a month, Bayonne residents heard firsthand testimony from a Holocaust survivor, but this time, it nearly didn’t happen.A series of transportation issues threatened to prevent Maud Dahme from appearing at Bayonne’s annual Holocaust Remembrance Day observation.
NEW JERSEY — Most New Jerseyans apparently think Gov. Mikie Sherrill has done a good job during her first few months in office, according to two independent university polls.A Fairleigh Dickinson University poll gives Sherrill a 58% approval rating, while a Rutgers-Eagleton survey puts her job ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Beginning May 1, fourteen communities across Union, Morris, and Essex Counties will unite to launch the second annual “Paint the Town Green” campaign in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Coordinated by the New Jersey Cross-Town Mental Health Coalition, participating ...
Barnegat Township School District Anti-Bullying Specialist awarded HIBster Counselor of the YearBARNEGAT – Jennifer Blanchard, School Counselor and Anti-Bullying Specialist at Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School (JTDS), received the HIBster Anti-Bullying Software Counselor of the Year ...
Renss LensTROY – Those Rensselaer County has lost over the years, victims of a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) crash, were remembered Tuesday during the annual Memorial Ceremony at the DWI Memorial, located at the corner of Congress and 13th Streets in Troy.The short but moving presentation of the ...
BARNEGAT — Behind a pair of standout performances at the top of the leaderboard, the Barnegat golf team improved to 6-2 on the season with a 168-189 victory over Brick Township on Tuesday.The Bengals utilized their home-course advantage to keep the Dragons (1-7) at bay, posting a consistent team ...
STAFFORD — Southern Regional wasted no time making a statement on Tuesday, exploding for five runs in the opening frame to cruise past Shore Conference rival Point Pleasant Boro with a 10-0 victory.The win moves Southern above the .500 mark to 6-5 (4-3 in divisional play), while the Panthers slide ...
Princeton, NJ – In a college town like Princeton, we are all used to town-gown discussions, even sometimes contentious discussions. Now we have a different set of institutions gently sparring with each other, but without a rhyming phrase to encapsulate it. It’s the library and the municipality, ...
ROXBURY, NJ - More than 70 students from the Roxbury area were named to the Fall 2025 Semester Dean's List at Montclair State University, the school announced on Tuesday.The Dean's List, issued after the close of the Fall and Spring semesters by the academic deans, gives recognition to students ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- Randolph baseball catcher Chase Lorent went 4-for-4 at the plate, with a single, three doubles, and four RBI’s to help the Rams take a resounding 13-6 win over Morris Knolls on Monday, April 20. ( link to game photos at end of story ) The Rams jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first two ...